SF Unified School District - Special Education
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The San Francisco Unified School District Special Education Department provides services to students with disabilities from ages 3 through 22. SFUSD offers a continuum of placement options from full inclusion in general education classrooms with support, to specialized day classes, to nonpublic school placements for students with intensive needs. Related services include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, adapted physical education, counseling, and assistive technology. The district also operates transition programs for young adults aged 18-22.
Services Offered
Special Education (IEP/504)
Public schools must provide free, appropriate education for students with disabilities through IEP or 504 plans, including specialized instruction and accommodations.
EducationSpeech & Language Therapy
Speech-language pathologists help with communication challenges including speech sounds, language development, social communication, stuttering, and feeding issues.
TherapyOccupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help build skills for daily living, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, handwriting, and adaptive behavior.
TherapyTransition Services (18-22)
Transition services help young adults with disabilities move from school to adult life, covering employment, education, independent living, and community participation.
Education